The “Light Christmas Gelled Salad” is a delightful and festive dish perfect for Christmas or any occasion where you want a refreshing, fruity dessert. This recipe is particularly appealing for its lightness and vibrant red color, making it visually appealing and suitable for diabetic diners due to its low sugar content.
Recipe Details:
Name: Light Christmas Gelled Salad
Cook Time: 4 hours
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Description: Delicious and light with a beautiful red color. Great as a dessert or alongside dinner. Loved by kids and perfect with a dollop of whipped cream.
Recipe Category: Fruit
Keywords: Canadian, Christmas, Weeknight, Easy
Calories: 103.3 per serving
Fat Content: 0.1g
Saturated Fat Content: 0g
Cholesterol Content: 0mg
Sodium Content: 3.2mg
Carbohydrate Content: 26.4g
Fiber Content: 4.2g
Sugar Content: 18.1g
Protein Content: 0.7g
Ingredients:
- 2 packets raspberry gelatin powder
- 2 packets cherry gelatin
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions:
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Dissolve Gelatin: In a large bowl, dissolve the raspberry and cherry gelatin powders in 2 cups of boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved.
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Add Berries: Add the frozen raspberries to the gelatin mixture. Stir gently to combine.
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Incorporate Applesauce: Stir in the unsweetened applesauce until well mixed with the gelatin and berries.
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Chill: Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for several hours, ideally overnight. Stir the salad several times during the chilling process to distribute the raspberries evenly throughout the gelatin.
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Serve: Once fully set, serve chilled, optionally topped with a poof of whipped cream.
Tips:
- Make Ahead: This salad is best made the day before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the gelatin to set properly.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different fruit combinations or gelatin flavors to suit your taste preferences.
- Presentation: For an elegant touch, serve in individual dessert bowls or molds.
This Light Christmas Gelled Salad not only adds a splash of color to your table but also provides a refreshing and guilt-free dessert option, perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a fruity treat. Enjoy the festive flavors and the joy it brings to your guests!
